Newsletter of the Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society STJS is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of traditional jazz music. 106 K Street, Suite #1 • Sacramento, CA 95814 • (916) 444-2004 • www.sacjazz.org
VOLUME 46 • NO. 1 MARCH 2014
2014 SAC. MUSIC FESTIVAL FLYER...... 7 March 9: the lyrical 2014 SAC. MUSIC FESTIVAL Order Form...... 15 Ad rates...... 2 trumpet of Bryan Shaw Dan Barrett’s Thoughts on Bryan Shaw...... 6 Dante Club – info/directions...... 2 Dante Club Notes The Cricket...... 8,9,14 ardi Gras was on March 3rd Great News from Rio Am. H.S...... 6 Mthis year, so let’s celebrate at the In Loving Memory ...... 15 March 9th Jazz Sunday. Bring your boas In the Months Ahead ...... 2 and beads, and give a festive welcome Jazz Notes...... 12 to Bryan Shaw from Costa Mesa, CA. Membership application...... 16 Musicians / Music Here & There...... 13 While many of you know Bryan for his Not Receiving “AATJ” E-mails? ...... 3 trad jazz with High Sierra Jazz Band or the Notes from the Office Vivian Abraham...... 2 Fink Street Five, trumpeter Bryan Shaw is Patrons ...... 6 also a master of small-band swing. President’s Message Ron Jones...... 3 Raffle Cents Kathy Becker...... 14 Michael Steinman of JAZZ LIVES TJYBF results, Jazz Ed. Award....4-5,10-11,14 says of Bryan, “There’s an Irving Berlin tune called I POURED MY HEART “Jazz Sunday” info ➤ pg. 2 INTO A SONG that always makes me think of Bryan, because his playing is Feb. 8 TJYBF photos on pg. 4-5, 10-11 warm and heartfelt no matter what the Feb. 9 Jazz Sunday photos on pg. 8–9 context. He is not only a splendid hot Bryan Shaw’s trumpet career has improviser who can push a band along closely followed the history of jazz. He Bob Draga on a rollicking outchorus, but an imag- started on cornet touring with Harry and Joe Midiri inative player who can raise the hair on Von Zell in a ragtime orchestra. In Trad the back of our collective necks with his Jazz he has performed with: the Fink songful approach to a melody we think Street Five, Back Bay Jazz Band, Mis- we already know by heart.” behavin’ Jazz Band, (cont. on page 6)
April 13 Jazz Sunday STJS MEMBERS can buy their LE JAZZ HOT, Django-style quartet of the Hot Club of San Francisco, “All-Events” tickets owes as much to 52nd Street as to Gypsy jazz. Leader Paul Mehling says, at the Office or Jazz Sunday. “We have a swing or die approach to the music that’s distinctly American... 4 days of music = $90 We bring out the visceral element of the music.” ‘til April 13 STJS Office 106 K Street, Suite #1 Sacramento, CA 95814 Notes From the Office (916) 444-2004 FAX: 444-2060 STJS EXEC. DIRECTOR [email protected] www.sacjazz.org by Vivian Abraham
2 March 2014 Notes (cont.) President’s Message to date, so I feel like I have been there. Of course, I hope you all by Ron Jones STJS PRESIDENT remember that my office door is always open, and I always like
March 2014 3 Congratulations to all recipients of awards and scholarships at the 9th annual TJYBF Rose Cangelosi Jonnie Sudano on Feb. 8, 2014 K.O. Smith: Drums K.O. Smith: Trumpet Bob Draga Clarinet Award: Mary Rose Bongo
Parker Weis MacRae Dudman Ana Chan Pete Young Joe Turgeon Zach Beadle Brady Hegland Music Lesson Award Music Lesson Award Music Lesson Award Jazz Camp Scholar. Jazz Camp Scholar. Jazz Camp Scholar. Jazz Camp Scholar.
Jonah Prichard Joe Turgeon Parker Weis Andrew Bell Adrian Pu Claire Parker Kian Barbieri Banjo/Guitar Bass/Tuba Reeds Drums Piano Trombone Trumpet
Faye Joelson Joshua Wisterman Zach Maher James Merges Aditya Sriram Bryton Moeller Jesse Brandt Vocals Banjo/Guitar Bass/Tuba Reeds Drums Piano Trombone
Francesco Della Rica Anthony DiCarlo Devan Kortan Valentina Makovey Lucas Bere Jacob Swedlow Joshua Kravitz Trumpet Vocals Banjo/Guitar Bass/Tuba Reeds Drums Piano
Save the date: Next year marks our 10th Anniversary of the TJYBF! Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Sac. State Sarah Pearlman Andrew Stephens Victoria Cunico STJSF Pres. Bill Au presented Felicia Weatherly Trombone Trumpet Vocals with the “Jazz Education Award” 4 March 2014 2014 TJYBF Awards Results
Room 143 Awards: Elementary/ Middle School & College Combo Award Musician School/ Jazz Club Combo Best Banjo/Guitar: Jonah Prichard Mission Ave Open Elem DeComposers Best Bass/Tuba: Joe Turgeon Arden Middle Aglets Best Reeds: Parker Weis Creekview Ranch Jazz Raptors Best Drums: Andrew Bell J Street Studios Jazzamatazz Best Piano: Adrian Pu J Street Studios Jazzamatazz Best Trombone: Claire Parker Arden Middle Aglets Best Trumpet: Kian Barbieri J Street Studios Jazzamatazz Best Elem/MS Vocals: Faye Joelson Mission Ave Open Elem DeComposers Lesson Award $250: Parker Weis Creekview Ranch Middle Jazz Raptors STJS Trad Camp $325: Joe Turgeon, tuba Arden Middle Aglets STJS Trad Camp $325: Zach Beadle, bari sax Basin Street Regulars BSR Hotshots Kenton O. Smith $500: Jonnie Sudano, cornet Basin Street Regulars BSR Hotshots Elementary Encore Performance: Mission Ave Open Elem DeComposers Middle School Encore Performance: J Street Studios Jazzamatazz College Encore Performance: Basin Street Regulars BSR Hotshots
Room 151 Awards: High School Combos (Jazz Club/Private) Awards Musician Jazz Club/ Private Combo Name Best Banjo/Guitar: Joshua Wisterman J Street Studios J Street Jazz Cats Best Bass/Tuba: Zack Maher East Bay Trad Jazz Society Jazzinators Best Reeds: James Merges J Street Studios Ten ‘Til Midnight Best Drums: Aditya Sriram East Bay Trad Jazz Society Jazzinators Best Piano: Bryton Moeller J Street Studios Kevin’s Cats Best Trombone: Jesse Brandt J Street Studios AWKTIVES Best Trumpet: Francesco Dalla Ricca East Bay Trad Jazz Society Jazzinators Best Vocals: Anthony DiCarlo J Street Studios Ten ‘Til Midnight Lesson Award $250 MacRae Dudman, clarinet J Street Studios AWKTIVES STJS Trad Camp $325 Pete Young, trumpet J Street Studios Ten ‘Til Midnight HS (Jazz Club/Private Encore) Performance: J Street Studios AWKTIVES
MRH Awards: High School Combos & CSUS Host Band Awards Musician School Combo Best HS Banjo/Guitar: Devan Kortan Rio Americano Red Hot Moldy Figs… Best HS Bass/Tuba: Valentina Makovey Rio Americano The Dinguy Best HS Reeds: Lucas Bere Rio Americano Red Hot Moldy Figs… Best HS Drums: Jacob Swedlow Rio Americano Red Hot Moldy Figs… Best HS Piano: Joshua Kravitz Rio Americano Red Hot Moldy Figs… Best HS Trombone: Sarah Pearlman Rio Americano The Dinguy Best HS Trumpet: Andrew Stephens Rio Americano Red Hot Moldy Figs… Best HS Vocals: Victoria Cunico River City Sea Monkeys I Lesson Award $250: Ana Chan River City Sea Monkeys I STJS Trad Camp $325: Brady Hegland, banjo Rio Americano The Dinguy Bob Draga Award $500: Mary Rose Bongo River City Sea Monkeys I K.O. Smith Outstanding CSUS Musician $500: Rose Cangelosi, drums HS Encore Performance: Red Hot Moldy Figs Stompin’ Baby Jass Club of Rio Americano
March 2014 5 Trombonist/cornetist DAN BARRETT Bryan Shaw (cont.) shared his thoughts about the Firehouse Six at Disneyland, The Pearly Band, The South BRYAN SHAW Frisco Jazz Band, The Hot Shots and the High Sierra Jazz Band. In swing and big band, he toured with Helen Forrest, first met Bryan at Heinz Kaiser Junior Andy Russell and Debby Boone. His trumpet has been featured High School. I had just entered seventh I in IMAX soundtracks, disco albums, TV shows such as the grade, and Bryan was a veteran eighth- Hour of Power and Merv Griffin. His studio jingle work has grader. We had a terrific band director: Mr. Ken Owen. Mr. Owen was an accomplished Air Force band trumpet player, sold everything from burritos to beer. He was chosen to record and a great influence upon Bryan and me. the trumpet samples for Emulator and Proteus, and has worked for Yamaha, Sony and Roland. Being in the studios so much, I quickly found out that (out of the dozen or so trumpet players in the he became an engineer and was one of the first mastering engi- school band), Bryan was Mr. Owen’s “default” trumpet player. That is, when- neers for Compact Discs. He has worked on many of the Arbors ever Mr. Owen wanted to show the other trumpets (or, indeed, the rest of the Records albums as an engineer and as a musician. His album concert band) how a particular passage should be phrased, he always called upon Bryan to demonstrate. Night Owl (Arbors Records) was featured in The Wall Street Journal with a profile by Nat Hentoff. His latest album is called Bryan would hem and haw, and finally push his horn-rimmed glasses (with The Bluebird of Happiness (Arbors Records). 2 the required “flesh-tone” Band-Aid holding one of the temple pieces together) up to the bridge of his nose; check the pink wax covering the metal braces on his teeth; and then he’d lift his father’s old silver Conn Victor cornet (the same GREAT NEWS FROM model Bix played with the Wolverines) up to his lips. Whatever he played, we’d RIO AMERICANO BAND PROGRAM all “ooh” and “aah,” and wish we could summon that kind of music out of our respective instruments. Results from the Charles Mingus Bryan and I wound up at Newport Harbor High School together, where National High School Jazz Band Competition: Richard England picked up where Mr. Owen left off. He too was another Big news from “the Big Apple”! Firstly, our strong influence, and a positive role model on us. It was around that time that Mingus combo took 1st place at the Mingus compe- Bryan and I discovered jazz together, listening to the South ‘Frisco Jazz Band tition as well as the “Spirit of Mingus” award, along at the Pizza Palace in Huntington Beach. During that time, we traded Bix and with solo awards to Andrew Stephens, Josh Krav- Louis LPs (and 78s), and we made the rounds of the “Sunday-Afternoon Jazz itz, Jacob Swedlow and Lucas Bere. Secondly, our Society” meetings. It was at these meetings we first got to play with the great AM jazz ensemble was selected again for the Essen- New Orleans legends: Barney Bigard; Joe Darensbourg; Alton Purnell; Mike tially Ellington festival in May. First time ever to be DeLay; Ed “Montudie” Garland; and many others. At the Pizza Palace, we heard chosen three years in a row! Strong work! Andy Blakeney—who had played trumpet with the Kid Ory band in the ‘40s and ‘50s—play King Oliver’s solo on Dippermouth Blues. (We found out later More big news! Jeric Rocamora has won Essen- that Andy had heard Oliver himself play this solo nightly, during Andy’s stint tially Ellington’s Composition Contest! He will have with Oliver’s Dixie Syncopators in the mid-1920s). his composition recorded by the Jazz at Lincoln Hearing someone like that play something like that leaves an impression. Center Orchestra (JLCO) with Wynton Marsalis at It did on both Bryan and me. We often lament the fact that younger players their annual Essentially Ellington recording session. In never got to hear players of Andy’s generation. We were lucky to hear the ones addition, he will receive a $1,000 cash prize and a com- who lived into the ‘70s and ‘80s, and Bryan’s playing reflects those experiences. position lesson with David Berger. Way to go Jeric! We went on to college together, digesting Louis Armstrong and Bix Bei- derbecke; later Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker. We loved it all, and through those years, as I learned more about theory and arranging, I grew to envy Bry- an’s natural ability (though he practiced like a fiend, and studied trumpet with the best of the Los Angeles Philharmonic). Bryan’s musical gifts are still what they have always been: a beautiful sound; a lyrical “ear” that lets him take one STJS thanks our Patron Members pretty note to another; a very natural (like Armstrong, and later Ruby Braff) Tom Arnold James & Kay Simms way of phrasing a song; and a direct, very swinging sense of rhythm and time. I’m always pleased—and lucky—to play with him, and glad to know he’s Coralie Cochran Wendy Snyder finally getting some long-overdue recognition for his great talent. Scotte & Catherine Doggett Ingrid Wolbart — Dan Barrett, Costa Mesa, CA Bill & Darlene Doss Janet Young 27 Feb 2014
6 March 2014 Chet Jaeger
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and more... (Partial list, subject to change. Updated 2/20/2014.) March 2014 7 Rio Americano’s The Dinguy was another winner, with Cyr on Dante Club Notes trumpet; Hunter Middlekauff, clarinet; McElman on bari; Sarah By “The Cricket” Pearlman, trombone; Jackson Staford, piano; Brady Hegland, banjo/guitar; Valentina Makovey, bass; Timmy Voet, drums; [who is NOT the AATJ editor] Hannah Oldfield, vocals. ow, RAIN. It pounded down but couldn’t suppress the spirits The Crescent Katz kept the dancers going right to 5:00 with a Wat February Jazz Sunday. In fact, everybody seemed to be con- high-energy Set 5. Katz lineup on this occasion was Jeff Kreis, Bob gratulating each other on the rain—yay—and the marvelous music Williams, Greg Sabin, Priscilla Ornelas and Patrick Skiffington, we all packed in to hear—YAY! with Corey Gemme (clarinet), Jason Wanner (piano) joining in. The Midiri Brothers were a mighty draw. Or maybe it was Bob Jason Wanner, just by the way, was ON FIRE! I mean, all the Clini- Draga. Or, how about Corey Gemme? Or Bill and Eddie? Or all cian Band members were, but Jason MORE. Jason’s big news is that of those PLUS Lenny Pollacchi, Ron Jones and Jason Wanner. he is settling onto the piano bench for Titan Hot Seven! Yeah, that’s the ticket. It was all of the above! They should have been You know how sometimes I can’t resist hinting at some of Dra- exhausted after the very long day on Saturday, but instead seemed ga’s drollery? Well, this time it was all about the music. Two clarinets. absolutely exhilarated by the two Next Gen bands, TNT and The Vibes. Eddie singing. Bill and Eddie as dueling virtuosi. Can’t say it Dinguy, and the Subsequent Gen band, Crescent Katz, who sand- enough: vibes! (Thanks to Ron Jones hauling the borrowed vibraphone wiched them. (“Subsequent Gen” is probably not going to catch on. from Sac State. Thank you, Dr. Steve Roach!) “My Gal Sal” busted YOU come up with something.) everybody up. And Draga couldn’t resist announcing “Play Musty for Me”: “Because that’s the way it sounds when I play it,” sez he. In any case (and we’ve said this before), Bob Williams and the Jazz Education Committee have gathered one of the best TNT The Katz were inviting congratulations for Jeff’s mom, Nancy bands ever: Nolan Cyr and Eric Treadwell on trumpets; Breanna Kreis, who has 72 (instructional) days to go until she retires from Rodgers, clarinet; Duncan McElman, sax; Olivia Flournoy, trom- Elk Grove Unified. Hang in there, Nancy. She was busy early, joining bone; Joanna Koford, piano/reeds/vocal; Simon Anuszczyk, banjo; Bob Sumners, Brandon Au, Rich O’Day, Jimmy Spero, Tony Bel- Gabriel Anuszczyk, bass; Ryan Clark, drums. Vocalist Maddie Gid- lacera and Bev Ludlow for Set 1 in the Tailgate. dings had an excused absence due to one of the bugs going around. And, HUZZAH, Rich Lockwood was in the house. Back after
PARASOL WINNER Elinor Hackett Feb. 9, 2014: Paul Joe Midiri and Bob Draga w/ the Midiri Brothers & Bob Draga TJYBF Midiri Jason Wanner on piano CLINICIANS BAND on vibes
Corey Gemme
Carl Kaiser Jason TNT youth band Dave Reitz Wanner Kian Barbieri Todd Morgan
8 March 2014 cancer treatment, thin of body but robust of sax. He was joined for Scotte Doggett, but there they were, big as life and twice as welcome. TG Set 2 by Charlie Gehlbach, Jay Paulus, Frank Lindskoog, Nice mix in the Gold Card during the day. Set 1 featured Cham- Dave Metz, Dave Sieber and, on drums, Arthur Eriksson. Arthur pion, Tyrell, Kaiser (on piano), Sieber, with Gene Mondro, Mark was on piano for TG 4, and (can this be right?) on reeds for TG 5! Kramer and Pearl Nicolino. Justin and Brandon Au, Ruggieri, TG 3 had Jared Blum, Larry Tyrell, Parker Weis, Montana Spero, Bellacera, O’Day, and Mike Melnikov were on GCR Set 3. Monce, drummer Carson Grimes, with Dave Reif on banjo and This explains why Justin and Brandon weren’t at the City of Trees Colleen Tescher on vocals. I’ll remind you here that Jay Paulus is Brass Band rehearsal that afternoon. The City of Trees, you will an STJS Board Member, so that I can point out that Dominic Ruggi- remember, made a Gold Card appearance back in December. They eri (ALSO a Board Member), was on TG Set 4, with Eriksson, Ken are going into the recording studio soon (some with/some without the Champion, and Dave & Kate Rees. aforementioned Au Brothers), and will be appearing on our Main Tailgate ended the day with a very lively Set 5 that featured Stage later in the Spring, according to member Bill Bua. Champion, Eriksson, Lindskoog, joined by Dave Reif (on violin Our May Guest Artist is Molly Ryan. The Vanity Fair article fea- this time), Carl Kaiser on trombone, Todd Morgan on piano and turing Molly and Bria Skonberg has been rescheduled to the May Geri Eckert on vocals. Their bass player was Ed Galvan, who has or June issue — maybe it will be available in time to get Molly to been an STJS member for a long time but hazarded joining a set for autograph your copy! only the second time. Mickey Bennett came in to play bass on CGR 4, perhaps at the Todd Morgan was having a good look at Galvan’s “customized invite of Charlie Gehlbach. They were joined by Jared Blum, cheap-o guitar,” which he personalized with his engraved name and Paulus, Tim and Bill Chamberlain, and Todd Morgan. Dave hand-shaped head. Todd’s father, Jerry Morgan, could be found Chan, Tom Carpenter, Dan Lobay and Jared Blum were the sum enjoying both the Gold Card Room and the Tailgate. total of GCR Set 5, but it was plenty fun! Thanks to Edd Burhans, stepping in as Sub for Jane Reinmuth Lockwood joined Ken Meyers, Jim Roberson and Al Ginter as while she recuperates from knee surgery. the Vocal Set Band. As usual, the vocalists used the backup band’s It was so nice to see Gib Wright back in action after cataract surgery skills over a variety of styles. None of the singers booked themselves kept him sidelined. And it seems like forever since we saw Cat and to sing a Valentine’s song, so Paula Dula (continued on page 10)
Bill Dendle Eddie Erickson
A full house enjoyed a great day of music
Dominic Ruggieri Brandon Au Justin Au Jimmy Spero Hunter Al Zaid Middle- kauff Tony Bellacera
Nancy & Richard Kreis Crescent Katz Sarah, Valentina, and Nolan of The Dinguy
March 2014 9 TJYBF 2014: Why We Do This by Judy Hendricks omewhere on my desk is the TJYBF Program, lovingly Sushered through production and printing by Patti Jones. It lists the bands participating this year, with musicians totaling 210 students. Also somewhere around here I have a list from TJYBF Volunteer Coordinator Paige Morrow. It contains the to Whitney Disney and her Guest Instructor Brandon Au; names of 102 volunteers, give or take. That’s a lot of vol- they brought two new bands from Arden Middle School: The unteers! Because... THIS IS IMPORTANT TO US. So, we Eclectic Jazz Necessities and The Amazing Aglets. Thanks spend long hours—12 or more—on the day, and most spend to Jeff Beaumont for bringing the BSR Hotshots from the hours and hours in preparation. Some sell tickets, some put Central Coast Hot Jazz Society in Pismo Beach. Thanks to together band packets, some greet and guide as people arrive, Celia Cottle, who brought a middle school band, Jazza- some organize the Friday night Pre-Festival Jam, some oper- matazz, and five high school bands, Awktives, J Street Jazz ate the Snack Bar and organize band escorts, some provide Cats, Kevin’s Cats, Ten ‘Til Midnight, and Sax by Popular sound reinforcement, a LOT monitor access doors, some Demand—all privately instructed at Celia’s J Street Studios set up tables and chairs and take them down and put them in Davis. Thanks to Polly Edgerton for bringing the Jazz away later, some take photos and videos of everything and Raptors and the Jazzers from Creekview Ranch Middle everybody (see our YouTube channel, “TJYBF2014”), some School. Thanks to John Soulis, who brought The Jazzina- guard instruments, some stand up and introduce bands, some tors from the East Bay Traditional Jazz Society in Fremont. organize volunteers, some negotiate contracts, some provide Thank you to Mica Dugan, who brought the DeCompos- coffee and cookies and brownies and salads... All those little ers from Mission Avenue Open Elementary in Carmichael. and big things that make TJYBF run so smoothly. Thank you to Josh Murray and Max Kiesner, who brought Some provided extra financial or material support as The Red Hot Moldy Figs Stompin’ Babies Jass Club of Sponsors. Some award music lessons and scholarships and Rio Americano and The Dinguy from Rio Americano High achievement awards, and some keep track of them and make School, and who added a late third entry, Jazz Workshop. sure each is given to the right (very excited) young musician. Thank you to Bobby Rogers, who brought the Woodland High School Jazz Band. Thanks to Felicia Weatherly, who Someone scrounged a vibraphone for Paul Midiri to use at brought Sea-Monkey II and Sea Monkey I from River City school workshops and TJYBF and Jazz Sunday. Someone— High School in West Sacramento. Thank you to Bob Wil- Joe Midiri, backed by an agglomeration of Clinicians—gave liams, who brought the apple of our eyes, TNT, who were a fun and informative lecture on the sources of OKOM. Some- hosts as well as performers. And, lest we forget, thank you one—Craig Faniani—prepared and presented an absolutely to Dr. Steve Roach, Director of Sac. State Jazz Studies, who riveting lecture deconstructing improvisation. Someone— brought the CSUS Traditional Jazz Ensemble and also let Gehlbach, Robinson, Tyrell and Company—organized stu- us use his office—Capistrano Hall—for the day. dent participation in the noon Jazz ‘n’ Pizza jam session. With good reason, Felicia Weatherly was chosen to Some—Yvonne Au and Steve Roach—organized all this. receive the second Jazz Education Award, although Com- And that isn’t even talking about the Adjudicators and Cli- mittee Chair Patti Jones said it almost didn’t happen, since nicians—those who record verbal notes to be sent to the band Felicia is on the Committee. Fortunately, she missed a meet- leaders later, and those who talk to the bands, and make sugges- ing and the deed was done. tions, and run them through variations and touch-ups of their PARENTS—can’t forget the parents. Thanks for paying songs. And encourage them. And help them feel proud about for lessons and for listening to less than perfect renditions, playing OKOM. Because—THIS IS IMPORTANT TO US. and for transport and for hauling students and instruments It appears to be especially important to the Band Directors. through the POURING rain. Thanks specially for the encour- These local teachers spend time (way more time than con- agement, for understanding that OKOM is roots music and tractually bound) to help these youngsters learn the music— fun and exhilarating. Thanks. Because—THIS IS IMPORT- and learn to enjoy the music. So, especially big thank-yous ANT—to you, to me, to all those young musicians. 2
10 March 2014 March 2014 11 Future Jazz Festivals Jazz Notes and Jazz Parties Mar. 9: BRYAN SHAW, trumpet, from Costa Mesa, CA. STJS BOARD MTG: Mon., Mar. 17, 6:00 pm at the STJS MARCH 2014 office location in Old Sac. — 106 K St., Suite #1 (downstairs). 6-9 25th Tribute to Bix Fest. Racine, WI (847) 996-0246 Old Sac parking meters charge $1.50/hr (quarters only) till 8pm. www.bixfest.com Monday meetings are now held one week after Jazz Sunday. 7-9 Jazz Bash by the Bay Monterey, CA (888) 349-6879 STJS MEMBERS’ DISCOUNT: “All-Events” tickets to the 2014 Sac. Music Festival are now on sale. (See ad on pg. 7.) www.dixieland-monterey.com Four days of live music for only $90!!! Purchase from the 27-30 Redwood Coast Jazz Fest. Eureka, CA (707) 445-3378 office to verify membership to receive discount: (916) 444-2004. www.redwoodjazz.org See page 15 for the 2014 Order Form. www.sacmusicfest.com 28-29 Charles Templeton Rag. & Jazz Fest. MS (662) 325-6634 http://library.msstate.edu/ragtime/festival UPCOMING EVENTS / SPECIAL GIGS: APRIL 2014 Submit event info 1 month in advance to: [email protected] 11-13 JazzAffair Three Rivers, CA (559) 561-4549 www.jazzaffair.info See “MUSIC HERE & THERE” for regular gigs. 25-27 Atlanta JAZZ PARTY Atlanta, GA (770) 645-6844 TNT: (See ad in left column) Also, Straw Hat on Apr. 16. www.AtlantaJazzParty.com Straw Hat: WED. 6:00pm (2929 Mather Field Rd., R. MAY 2014 Cord.) No cover charge. Mar. 5–Charlie Hull / K St. Ramblers. Mar. 12–Don Luthringer Presents. Mar. 19–Alan Ginter and 2-4 Chattanooga Trad Jazz Fest. Chattanooga, TN (800) 872-2529 Friends. Mar. 26–Ken Meyers and Friends. www.choochoo.com JB’s Lounge: 5–8pm “Sunday Evening Jazz” Clarion Hotel (1401 Arden Way, Sac., CA 95815). 916-723-5517, ext 3. Cover charge regularly $10/$5 kids under ten. Mar. 9–Anton STJS Presents Schwartz Quintet ($15/$5 kids). Mar. 16–Dale Head Group. Mar. 23–Phil Tulga Latin Sextet. Mar. 30–Mimi Fox ($15). TNT Midtown Stomp: swing dance 9pm–12am. Cover charge. Youth Band (2534 Industrial Blvd., Suite 150, West Sac., CA 95691): Mar. 7 Lost Dog Found. Mar. 21–Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Eat Pizza, Raise Funds! Bums. Mar. 28–Boilmaker Jazz Band. Help Earn Important Dollars for TNT! Darius Babazadeh & Buca Necak: Sampino’s (1607 F St., Get together with friends, family and neighbors. Sac.) 916-441-2372. Mar. 14 & 28, 11:30am–1:30pm. Help TNT while helping yourself to some Al Zaid & Ken Meyers: Off the Hook Restaurant, 2014 great tasting Round Table Pizza. Del Paso Blvd. Mar., 16 11am brunch. $25 (music and wine). With an event like this, everybody wins*! *Bring this flyer with you, and Round Table Pizza NEW HOURS for Devil Mtn. J.B. “Friends of Jazz” party, will donate 20% of the proceeds to our cause! Sat., March 15, 1:30–4:30pm. Danville Grange Hall. Dine In, Take Out. Call Ahead, Grab It & Go! Sac. State Jazz Ensembles I & II, Thurs., March 20 at CSUS Music Recital Hall. With the Mondavi Center Jazz 3 DATES: Monday, High School All-Stars. 8:00 pm. ($10 / $7 senior / $5 student). March 10, April 7, May 19 Bacolone: Collard, Babazadeh, Necak, Lotter. Mar. 20, TIME: 5:00 to 9:00 pm Beatnik Studios (723 “S” St., Sac.) 7–10pm. $10 cover. Band performs 6:30 – 8:30 pm Bob Ringwald Duo: March 22, Timber Creek Lodge (7050 WHERE: Round Table Pizza (Rosemont) 9138 Kiefer Blvd., Sacramento Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, Rsvl) 1:00–5:00pm. 916-771-7849. (916) 366-6376 WSS: Apr. 6–Bite the Bullet. May 4–Bill Ward/W. Lights.
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Guest: JOE MIDIRI, BOB DRAGA, and the CLINICIANS BAND Music Here & There [email protected] Guest Artist Coord.: Bob Ringwald Emcee: Ken McMurray SACRAMENTO AREA Beatnik Studios Jazz Night, 3rd Thursday, 7-10pm, 723 S Street, Sac. Set #1 — YOUTH – TNT: Director Bob Williams. Nolan Cyr, ld/tpt; Eric Beth Duncan Trio, www.bethduncan.com Treadwell, tpt; Breanna Rodgers, cl; Duncan McElman, sax; Olivia BIG BANDS Tues. nights, JB’s Lounge, Clarion Hotel, 1401 Arden Way, Sac. Flournoy, tbn; Joanna Koford, p/rds/voc; Simon Anuszczyk, bnj; Gabriel Black Tuesday J.B., www.blacktuesdayjazzband.com (530) 676-8923. Anuszczyk, b; Ryan Clark, dr; Maddie Giddings, voc (sick that day). Bob Ringwald / Fulton St. J.B., www.ringwald.com (916) 806-9551. Set #2 — GUEST – Joe Midiri, cl/sax; Bob Draga, cl; Corey Gemme, tpt; Claudette Stone, Biba’s, Th., 6:00–9pm., 2801 Capitol Ave., Sac. 455-2422 Paul Midiri, vibes; Bill Dendle, tbn; Jason Wanner, p; Eddie Erickson, Crescent Katz, www.facebook.com/CrescentKatz/info bnj/gtr; Lenny Pollacchi, b; Ron Jones, dr. Cunha Big Band 1st Tues. 5150 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael (916) 979-1422 Dr. Bach & the Jazz Practitioners, http://drbachjazz.blogspot.com Set #3 — The Dinguy, Rio Americano High School (ages 15-17) Nolan Cyr, Eddie & Friends Tues. 1:15-3:45pm, 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael ld/tpt; Hunter Middlekauff, cl; Duncan McElman, b-sax; Sarah Pearl- Harley White, Jr. Orchestra www.harleywhitejr.com man, tbn; Jackson Staford, p; Brady Hegland, bnj/gtr; Valentina Mak- Jay Paulus’ Society Band, http://jaypaulussocietyband.com ovey, b; Timmy Voet, dr; Hannah Oldfield, voc. “Midtown Stomp”– Dance, Fri., 8pm–12am. www.midtownstomp.com Set #4 — GUEST – Bob Draga, cl; Joe Midiri, cl/sax; Corey Gemme, tpt; 2534 Industrial Blvd., Suite 150, West Sac., CA 95691. Classes. (916) 221-1500 Paul Madiri, vibes; Bill Dendle, tbn; Jason Wanner, p; Eddie Erickson, Nice & Easy, e/o Sat. 4:30-7:30pm, The Station, Auburn Bl/Riverside, Rsvl. bnj/gtr; Lenny Pollacchi, b; Ron Jones, dr. Nu-Tones Qt., Timbers Rest., Sun City, RSVL, 6-9pm, Fri. www.nutones.info Rich O’Day, Biba Rest., Wed., 6:00–9pm, 2801 Capitol Ave., Sac. 455-2422 Set #4 — Crescent Katz: Jeff Kreis, tpt; Bob Williams, tbn; Greg Sabin, Sac. Banjo Band, Straw Hat Pizza, Mather Fld. Rd., 1st & 3rd Sun., 2-4 p.m. bnj; Priscilla Ornelas, tu; Patrick Skiffington, wb. Sac. Ragtime Society, FREE! Red Lion Sacto. Inn, 1401 Arden Way, Sac., last Sunday of each month, 1–4 p.m., (916) 457-3324. Speakeazy Jazz Orchestra www.speakeazyjazz.com Gold Card Room 2-9-14 “Sun. Eve. Jazz” – Various. JB’s Lounge, 5-8 p.m.; (916) 723-5517, ext. 3 SwingMasters big band, Carmichael, CA www.swingmasters.org Tpt/Cor: Charlie Gehlbach, Jared Blum, Ken Champion, Justin Au; Rds: Vivian Lee, www.reverbnation.com/vivianlee Tom Carpenter, Gene Mondro, Dick Lockwood, Dominic Ruggieri, Tim Western Swing Soc., The Machinist Hall, 2749 Sunrise Bl., Rnch. Cordova Chamberlain; Tbn: Jay Paulus, Larry Tyrell, Brandon Au; P: Ken Meyers, 1st Sun., 1-6pm. Ballroom dancing, swing, waltz, foxtrot. (916) 635-0450 Frank Lindskoog, Rich O’Day, Carl Kaiser, Todd Morgan, Dave Chan; Z.O.O.M. www.ZydecoOnOurMinds.com Bnj/Gtr: Mark Kramer, Pearl Nicolino, Jimmy Spero, Simon Anuszczyk; CENTRAL VALLEY / CENTRAL CALIF. B/Tb: Alan Ginter, Mike Melnikov, Dave Sieber, Mickey Bennett; Dr: Basin St. Regulars, Vet’s Bldg, Pismo, last Sun, 12-4:30. (805) 481-7840. Jim Roberson, Dan Lobay, Tony Bellacera, Bill Chamberlain; Voc: Larry Cell Block 7, Royce Farms BBQ; 10880 N. Hwy 99; Stockton Sikorski, Edd Burhans, Alan Ginter, T Jackson, Pat Kennedy, Paula Dula, 1st and 3rd Tues., 6:30–8:30p.m. (209) 931-8333 www.cellblock7.net Harry DuVall, Barbara Paulus, Vanna Turner, Geri Eckert, Dennis Cain, Feather River JS Concert day varies. Graegle, CA featherriverjazzsociety.com Julie Gallagher, Clint Ritchie, Todd Morgan, Jay Casl, Al Zaid. Fresno DL Soc., 2nd Sun., 1-5 pm (559) 292-3999. Call for location. GCR Director: Paula Dula. Modesto TJS, Clarion, 1612 Sisk Rd., Mod., 3rd Sun., 12-5 p.m., (209) 985-2223 Rivercity Jazz Society, Elks Lodge, Redding, 3rd Sun., 1-5pm San Joaquin DL JS 8900 Thornton, Stock., 1st Sun., 12-5, stocktondixielandjazz.org Sierra Trad. Jazz Club, Memorial Bldg, Three Rivers, 2nd Sat., 8-11pm. Tailgate Room 2-9-14 Western Mus. Rndup., Stewart Hall, Sheridan, 4th Sun., 12-5pm, 645-8521
Many thanks to Duncan McElman and Edd Burhans for a good job of running SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA the Tailgate Room in February. The players were: Tpt: Jared Blum, Charlie Call ahead if http://www.sfraeann.com/ - online calendar Gehlbach, Bob Sumners, Ken Champion, Kian Barbieri ; Rds: Parker it’s a long And That’s Jazz, assorted. www.jazzdance.org/andthatsjazz/ drive! Weis, Dick Lockwood, Nancy Kreis, Dominic Ruggieri, Tom Carpenter, Big Money in Jazz Savoy-Tivoli in San Fran., Sat., 3–6pm (415) 362-7023 Arthur Eriksson, Jack Hanel, Gene Mondro; Tbn: Larry Tyrell, Jay Clint Baker & Café Borrone All-Stars, Fridays 8–11pm, Menlo Park Paulus, Brandon Au, Carl Kaiser; Vio: Dave Rietz; P: Frank Lindskoog, Devil Mtn. JB. 3rd Sat., 1:30-4:30pm, Danville Grange Hall. jazznut.com Rich O’Day, Montana Monce, Arthur Eriksson, Todd Morgan; Bnj/Gtr: Jazzinators, Bronco Billy’s Pizza, Irvington Dist.-Fremont; 1st/3rd Tue., 7-8pm Jimmy Spero, Dave Metz; B/Tu: Dave Sieber, David Rees;; Dr: Tony Bel- Eggers/Tichenor, Belrose, San Raf., 2nd Wed. 5:30-8pm; M.E. (510) 655-6728 lacera, Arthur Eriksson, Carson Grimes; Vocs: “Miss Delta,” Kate Rees, Mission Gold JB, 1st/3rd Wed., 7:30-9:30pm, Sunol JAZZ Cafe (925)862-2800 Bob Rennison, Bev Ludlow, Colleen Tescher. Natural Gas JB, 2nd Sun., 1-5pm, Ghiringhelli Pizzeria, Novato (415) 878-4977 Co-Directors: Edd Burhans, Tony Bellacera, Duncan McElman. Swing Fever, Panama Hotel, San Raf., 1st/3rd Tu., 7-10 pm (415) 457-3993
March 2014 13 (cont. from page 9) drafted Pat Kennedy to sing “My Funny Valen- tine.” Pat later sang “The Lamp is Low,” and then T Jackson sang Jazz Education Award what Paula declared to be the best Valentine’s song EVER: “Fools n Sat., February 8th at the TJYBF, the STJS Foundation Rush In.” So, I guess Valentine is in the ear of the beholder. Actually, (STJSF) presented their Jazz Education Award to local heavy preponderance of love songs throughout the day. Dennis Cain O teacher Felicia Weatherly. The onstage announcement was a – “That Old Black Magic”; Julie Gallagher – “I’ll Take Romance”; surprise for Weatherly, who is director of bands at River City Larry Sikorski – “Zing Went the Strings of My Heart”; Harry Duvall – “Slow Boat to China”; Clint Ritchie – “You Belong to High School in the Washington Unified School Dist.in West Sac. Me.” Ken Meyers did a lovely arrangement of “You Raise Me Up” Since she began teaching at River City High School, Ms for Keith Williams, who was joined by Justin Au, cold-reading the Weatherly’s music program has grown from one to four score. Really beautiful. Alan Ginter sang “The Coffee Song,” first music teachers, and nine performing groups. As a student, sung by Frank Sinatra in 1946. (You know, “They’ve got a lot of she actively participated in the jazz education activities of the coffee in Brazil.”) And when is the last time you heard THAT? STJS, including performances at the Sacramento Music Fes- A highlight of the set was Al Zaid (former lead singer for The tival. She has since become a role model for students enrolled Platters) on “Misty.” He and Harry DuVall (formerly of The Four in her traditional jazz band program at River City HS. Many of Lads) were trading stories. Al has opened for the likes of Al Green her students have gone on to become professional musicians. and Isaac Hayes. He has teamed up with Ken Meyers for several local gigs, including the new Off the Hook, at Del Paso and West El This is only the second time this award has been presented. Camino (formerly Enotria). (See page 12 for more info.) The award was created by the STJSF to honor Sacramento area jazz musicians and music educators who have a long, Did you see the nice January 11 spread The Bee gave to swing consistent record of providing traditional jazz education, and maven Matias Bombal? Talked about his extensive collection of 78s and old film memorabilia, and his dad, literature teacher/piano tuner who have demonstrated a history of consistent support for jazz Antonio’s collection of books, which Matias lovingly maintains. You education activities. A plaque and a $500 cash grant from the can catch Matias using his extensive knowledge of movie history in STJSF was presented onstage by STJSF President Dr. Wil- reviewing current movies at www.mabhollywood.com liam Au during the Awards Ceremony of the TJYBF held at In addition to the two sets he played, Larry Tyrell found time to Capistrano Hall on the Sacramento State University campus. dance with friend Mary Jane Gill. Mary Jane and her friend Mary The Traditional Jazz Youth Band Festival is a school festi- Doherty are here most months. Spoke to Caroline Vesci, putting in val partner of the nationally recognized Trad. Jazz Educators her first ever shift on the Admissions table. Network, and is held in conjunction with the Sacramento State Jazz Studies program under the direction of Dr. Steve Andrew Stephens seems to go from one mountaintop to another: Not only has he won Best Trumpet more than once at our TJYBF, Roach. Next year marks the TJYBF’s 10th Anniversary, and it 2 he was lead trumpet for the 2014 Grammy Jazz Band. Other TJYBF will take place on Sat., Feb. 7, 2014. See photo at top-right. award winners have to have been inspired by Andrew’s successes. Tom and Eliza Harais have been members for 20 or so years. They met in Davis, so in 1979 they looked around for music in the Raffle Cent$ area, found the Jubilee, and have been here every year. They live in Antioch now, so it’s a little harder to get here, but the lineup was too by Kathy Becker STJS RAFFLE COORDINATOR enticing to miss. azz Sunday was a blast. We brought in $417.00 for our We are sorry to hear that Dr. John Friedlander, friendly and sup- youth education programs. Thank you all. portive husband of Norma Teagarden, died recently. And we are J heartbroken to learn that longtime TJYBF and Music Festival vol- We need to send out a big thank you to our loyal donators; unteer Linda LaFranchi died the week after TJYBF. She will be Carol and Jim Fusaro, Mary Stewart, Joanne Mathes, Mike missed for her work and her upbeat personality. and Patti Schneider, and Margie Weybright. Try this: Beatnik Studios is at 723 S Street. It bills itself as Congrats to our big winners; our parasol winner was Elinor “unconventional, collaborative, photography studio, art gallery and Hackett, other winners were; Jean Angel, Scotty, Dan, Jay, event space.” You can get married there. You can look at art there. Or Donna Finidon, Dennis Cain, Kerstin Renner, Pearl Nicolino, you can go to Jazz Night, every third Thursday from 7 to 10, and hear Douglas Ryder. For those I don’t have last names because I Dr. Steve Roach, Shelley Denney, Tim Metz and friends. Sounds like couldn’t read your handwriting. I apologize. a thing to do. Or, check in on the Zinfandel Grill on Fair Oaks Boule- vard. Recent feature entertainers have included Beth Duncan, Greg A quick note: We had a fantastic time at the Crab and Pasta Willett, Shelley Burns and friends; Margie Ruiz; and the Bob Ring- Feed. It was a huge success because of all who support STJS. wald Trio. See you for the trad and terrific Bryan Shaw in March. 2 A huge thank you to all.
14 March 2014 Feb. 8, 2014 Jazz Ed. Award presentation In Loving Memory Dottie Ashworth January 2014 Dr. John Friedlander January 2014 Raymond Carl Olson January 10, 2014 Lois S. Price January 13, 2014 Linda LaFranchi February 14, 2014 Trebor Tichenor February 22, 2014
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